After WW1 > young Americans / soldiers opposed old traditions, wanted to feel free and independent, discussed new subjects.

Women got the right to vote in 1920s, listened to jazz, danced and drank alcohol in public places with men. They worked during the war and carried on working after but it was easier thanks to machines so they spent less time doing the house chores.

Two inventions revolutionized people’s ways of living: the radio and the automobile which became symbols of freedom and also urged people to buy new products.

But not everyone enjoyed the new living conditions, life was still hard in small and rural areas for foreigners / immigrants and African Americans. Also women were still spending long hours working at home and taking care of their families.